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PM Pediatrics' COVID-19 Testing Expands To Family Members Living With Children
When PM Pediatrics opened Long Island's first pediatric drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites in Manhasset and Selden last week, testing was given to children only.
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Apr 13, 2020, 9:23 PM
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Some pediatric urgent care centers on Long Island will now test a child's family for the coronavirus as well.
When PM Pediatrics opened Long Island's first pediatric drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites in Manhasset and Selden last week, testing was given to children only.
But now, the New Hyde Park-based provider says it is extending testing family members living in the same household as the child being tested.
"We started out by testing only children and then said to ourselves, gosh, it is a more appropriate service to families to see everybody and make sure that the testing can happen for families in household contact, if the need arises," says PM Pediatrics Senior Medical Adviser Dr. Christina Johns.
Johns says while early evidence points to children being less susceptible to severe COVID-19 illness, they can still transmit the virus if they test positive. Signs of the coronavirus include fever, dry cough, shortness of breath and difficulty drinking.
"What I would suggest to parents is not delay," says Johns. "If your child is having symptoms, and if your child seems unwell and of course having any difficulty breathing, it's important to get into the health care system right away."
Dr. Johns says screening for the test can be done either in-person or via the PM Pediatrics Anywhere telemedicine app. Results are reported in about four business days.
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Kid-Only Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing Center Opens In Richardson, Results Given In 4 Days
RICHARDSON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Drive-up COVID-19 testing is now available in Richardson for eligible, pre-screened pediatric patients.
Pediatric urgent care provider, PM Pediatrics opened the testing site along with three other locations in the country.
Here's the location:
· Texas / Children's Health PM Urgent Care, 1291 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, TX 75080
But parents cannot go to their pediatrician for the recommendation.
Only pediatric patients evaluated by a pediatric expert from PM Pediatrics, either in-person or via the PM Pediatrics Anywhere telemedicine app, are eligible for the test.
"While early anecdotal evidence points to children being less susceptible to severe COVID-19 illness, we still want to offer a test to children presenting the specific symptoms, including fever, dry cough and shortness of breath," said Dr. Jeffrey Schor, co-CEO of PM Pediatrics. "For those not presenting these symptoms, our PM Pediatrics Anywhere app can provide medical guidance and peace of mind, as well as keep children and their parents from visiting our offices unnecessarily."
Once cleared for testing, parents will then drive to a secure tent in the location's parking lot. Then, a healthcare professional will swab their child's nose and collect a sample.
It takes four days to receive results.
All COVID-19 screening appointments must be booked in advance.
The testing site in Richardson joins already-opened testing centers in Manhasset, NY, North Brunswick, NJ, Pompton Plains, NJ, Fairfax, VA and Wayne, PA.
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